Comparison of ocean surface wind stress computed with different parameterization functions of the drag coefficient

Journal of Oceanography

Volumn 61, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 91-107

  Hwang, Paul A ^a  

^a NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Dimensionless frequency; Drag coefficient; Parameterization functions; Wave age; Wavelength; Wind stress

Indexed keywords

WAVE; WIND STRESS;

EID: 22844447897     PISSN: 09168370     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10872-005-0022-6     Document Type: Article

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